The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is the primary adult use cannabis regulatory authority in the State of Washington. The executive agency, which also regulates alcohol, tobacco, and vapor products in Washington state, is overseen by a three member board appointed by the Governor to six-year terms. The Board holds regular public meetings and work sessions with stakeholders, makes policy and budget decisions, and adjudicates contested license applications and enforcement actions on licensees. Board members are also responsible for hiring the agency's Director, who manages day-to-day operations.
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
(WSLCB)
https://lcb.wa.gov/
Public
- WSLCB - Board Caucus
- WSLCB - Board Meeting
- WSLCB - Cannabis Advisory Council
- WSLCB - COVID - Incident Command
- WSLCB - COVID - Legal/Policy/Rules Meeting
- WSLCB - Engagement
- WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC
- WSLCB - Executive Management Team
- WSLCB - Focus Group
- WSLCB - Integrator Work Session
- WSLCB - Listen and Learn Forum
- WSLCB - Special Board Caucus
- WSLCB - Special Board Meeting
- WSLCB - Traceability Advisory Committee
- WSLCB - Tribal Advisory Council
- WSLCB - Webinar
- WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabis Penalties
- WSLCB - Work Group - Cannabis Potency Tax
- WSLCB - Work Group - Healthy Youth Survey
- WSLCB - Work Group - Traceability 2.0
- WSLCB - Work Group - True Party of Interest
- WSLCB - Work Group - Voluntary Compliance Program
WSLCB - Engagement - BIPOC (October 12, 2020) - Summary
Participants secured the WSLCB’s commitment to refund withdrawn application licensing fees in a prelude to the first meeting of the Task Force on Social Equity in Cannabis.
WA HCA - Webinar - Impacts of Marijuana Legalization in Washington (September 29, 2020) - Summary
A presentation by Washington substance abuse prevention officials provided insight into their perspectives and interpretations of data used to buttress particular positions.
The Week Ahead (October 19, 2020)
While most WSLCB events were cancelled, engagement with public health and prevention advocates continued in the weeks leading up to the Washington State Prevention Summit.
City of Everett - City Council - Meeting (October 14, 2020) - Summary
The Everett City Council voted to permit three more medically endorsed cannabis retail establishments in their city, increasing the total number of stores from five to eight.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (October 14, 2020) - Summary
During a regimented 11 minute meeting, board members rescinded BIP 06-2018, reapproved the Consultation and Education CR-103, and reaffirmed rulemaking updates.
WSLCB - Board Meeting (October 14, 2020) - Initial Update
The Board undertook expected rulemaking actions to rescind BIP 06-2018 regarding vetting of licensee funds and reapproved final rules for the Consultation and Education Program.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (October 13, 2020) - Summary
The Board opted not to voluntarily undertake revision of residency requirements for applicants, nor allow certified fire code inspectors to help ensure the safety of extraction operations.
WSLCB - Board Caucus (October 13, 2020) - Initial Update
The Board denied two petitions for rulemaking on residency requirements and extraction inspection.
WSLCB - Work Group - Traceability 2.0 (October 9, 2020) - Summary
Members confirmed WSLCB remains “stuck between a rock and a hard place” but sought answers about lab results, the open data portal, license renewal fees, and legislative outreach.
The Week Ahead (October 12, 2020)
WSLCB’s final BIPOC Engagement and opportunity to consider rulemaking on out-of-state ownership could be overshadowed by the City of Everett opening up 3 new retail opportunities.